Critical Violation
Code 03B
NYC Health Code Violation 03B — NYC Health Violation 03B
Overview
NYC Health Code Violation 03B is a critical food source violation that creates immediate risk of foodborne illness through bacterial contamination. This violation has been cited 247 times across NYC restaurants, with the highest frequency in Queens, and requires immediate correction to protect public health. Restaurants cited for 03B violations are typically issued a notice to comply or face enforcement action by NYC DOHMH.
247
Times Cited in NYC
0.22%
of Inspections
Critical
Severity Level
Queens
Most Common Borough
What is Violation 03B?
Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
What restaurants must do to fix this
Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.
Which Boroughs See Violation 03B Most?
Queens
91 citations
Manhattan
78 citations
Brooklyn
66 citations
Bronx
10 citations
Staten Island
3 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 03B (247 total)
RIVIERA MAYA
28-28 STEINWAY STREET, Queens
GRADE A
Oct 28, 2025
Score: 12
MEXICAN SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
104-02 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Oct 28, 2025
Score: 10
EL VIEJO JHON'S
5603 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Oct 22, 2025
Score: 40
TAMASHII RAMEN
2905 BROADWAY, Manhattan
GRADE A
Oct 21, 2025
Score: 12
MIS TIERRAS COLOMBIANAS
60-39 FRESH POND ROAD, Queens
GRADE Z
Oct 16, 2025
Score: 27
EL REY DEL PESCADO
4515 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Oct 15, 2025
Score: 36
Jiu Xiang Ju
43-18 MAIN STREET, Queens
GRADE Z
Oct 9, 2025
Score: 42
EL GRAN COFFEE SHOP
86-10 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
Oct 2, 2025
Score: 63
SEA SALT
1123 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
Sep 30, 2025
Score: 38
RICO POLLO III
4523 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
Sep 25, 2025
Score: 54
DON ALEX
106-26 CORONA AVENUE, Queens
Sep 24, 2025
Score: 57
BOURBON AND BRANCH
421 7 AVENUE, Manhattan
Sep 17, 2025
12 CORAZONES
86-22 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
Sep 16, 2025
Score: 52
LAO DI FANG
773 51 STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Sep 16, 2025
Score: 10
GUGU ROOM
143 ORCHARD STREET, Manhattan
Sep 9, 2025
GUGU ROOM
143 ORCHARD STREET, Manhattan
Sep 9, 2025
Score: 70
QUEENS COFFEE SHOP
108-45 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
Aug 29, 2025
Score: 61
MACOLETTA
28-15 24 AVENUE, Queens
Aug 27, 2025
Score: 59
GARDEN CAFE
4961 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Aug 25, 2025
Score: 24
FARMERS RESTAURANT
1692 86 STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE C
Aug 21, 2025
Score: 60
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03D
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Violation 03B: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is violation 03B in NYC restaurants?
- Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
- How serious is violation 03B?
- Critical violation. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 03B to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
- How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 03B?
- 247 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 03B, representing 0.22% of all inspections with violations.
- Which borough has the most violation 03B citations?
- Queens has the highest number of violation 03B citations among NYC boroughs.
- What must a restaurant do to fix violation 03B?
- Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.
- Is violation 03B a critical violation?
- Yes, violation 03B is a critical violation. Critical violations pose the most serious risk to public health and must be corrected immediately.